Tom Lake by Ann Prachett

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Just finished this amazing book and I am bereft as I didn't want it to end. What a beautiful coming of age novel that perfectly captures the excitement, energy and headtbreak of youth. (While celebrating the contentment brought by a good marriage and the love of children). Just wondered if there any other fans out there and if her other books are as good? I think I read the Dutch House a few years ago but it didn't make as strong an impression as Tom Lake. I might go back and reread it though.

Yes it’s a great book, Meryl Streep read the audiobook it was brilliant

Love AP!
Read State of Wonder OP its brilliant.🤩

My favourite Ann Patchett is Bel Canto

Run by Ann Patchett is really good.

Thanks for all the recommendations. Is there anything more exciting than finding a new writer?? 😊

I’ve just started on the audiobook, I’m enjoying it so far. I absolutely loved the Dutch House in audio, it was narrated by Tom Hanks the ending stopped me in my tracks.
I can see both books lending themselves to becoming films.

I just read it. I loved the description of the cherry farming but I found the story itself utterly implausible. I really enjoyed Bel Canto.

Commonwealth and Bel Canto are very good OP, I've also read The Magician's Assistant but wasn't as keen on that one